Tonya Pittman
Denver,CO
Summary
Looking to secure a position as a Nurse within a company that will enable an individual with over 15 years of experience in the medical field to provide exceptional care for patients as well as communication skills. Who is dedicated to providing the highest standards of medical care and striving for excellent patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
HCA TMCA
Aurora, Colorado
09.2023 - Current
- Manage efficient flow of 6 patients, Oncology/Med Surg, preparation for surgery, charting and documentation of patient care,, giving shift report, IV insertion and removal,, Oral and IV medication administration, Instructing patients on collection of any necessary samples/tests, and obtaining vitals on patients,, perform triage duties within a fast-paced acute setting, answer phones lines, handle paperwork as needed, admissions and discharges, Communicate with hospitalist and providers at all times VIA Imobile, enter medication and patient orders
Nurse
Medix/Aurora Denver Cardiology
Denver, Colorado
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Manage efficient flow of patients including screening, preparation for exam, instructing patients on collection of any necessary samples/tests, and obtaining vitals, on patient records including chart entries and posting lab/tests and examination results, schedule tests and treatments including arranging referrals to a specialist, perform triage duties within a fast-paced acute setting, answer phones lines and messages for patient care
LPN | LPN
Kaiser Permanente
Denver, CO
12.2017 - 01.2023
- Assisting physicians with examinations, treatments, and minor surgery, by preparing patients and rooms for a specific procedure, attending to patients during and after procedures, took and recorded vital signs in patients, assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens, administering medications and IV therapy, vitals and rooming patient, general LPN duties
LPN | LPN
Western Hills Healthcare
Lakewood, CO
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Obtained orders from physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care, medication distribution, recorded essential information about patient issues, care changes in health and behavior efficient and accurately for other staff members to monitor patients care effectively, medication pass in a timely manner for over 30 patients every shift, general nursing duties
LPN | LPN
Allison Care Center
Lakewood, CO
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Obtained orders from physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care, maintained patient charts and medical records in appropriate system, medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects, supported wound care needs and related nursing duties, medication administration and patient care
Phlebotomist
Swedish Hospital
Denver, CO
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Answered patient questions regarding collection techniques and offered additional resources on collection process, utilized laboratory information systems to accurately obtain and document patient information, successfully collected and processed high volume of blood specimens, blood cultures for laboratory analysis, obtained specimen on difficult sticks, dehydrated patients in a hospital setting, obtained specimen in a timely manner.
CNA
WSI Healthcare Personnel
Centennial, CO
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate, observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff, answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients
Insurance Verification/Patient Access
Children's Hospital
Aurora, CO
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Medical billing, customer service, created new patient charts to include personal and insurance information and reason for visit, communicated with third party payors to obtain insurance benefits and authorizations, resolved patient billing issues and collected payments, preserved patient accounts by obtaining and updating personal and financial information.
Education
Nursing
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS, US05.2012
Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS, US05.2011
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO01.2010
Skills
- Assisted in task delegation to optimize team workflow Provided direct patient care to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction Supported multi-tasking and prioritization of daily responsibilities Facilitated patient triaging to ensure timely care Offered administrative support to maintain efficient operations Administered EKGs to assist in patient diagnostics Documented incidents accurately for compliance and reporting Charted and recorded patient information to maintain accurate medical records
Additional Information
I have also trained employees within the companies that I have worked for I have experience in in Management as a unit manager delegating task handling multiple issues, overseeing 15+ LPN‘s RN and CNA‘s Kaiser liaison for doctors in Case Management handle admissions and discharges surgery scheduling and surgery prep instructions
Certification
- VOHRA wound certified
- Demonstrating accuracy, Diligence, and prioritizing
- CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified by American Heart Association
- Front office & basic office equipment experience
- 7 Years of Customer Service in Medical Insurance; Certificate for Medical Assistant; EMT; Licensed CNA; QMAP, LPN, IV certification, Phlebotomy
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- IV certification
Timeline
Nurse
HCA TMCA
09.2023 - Current
Nurse
Medix/Aurora Denver Cardiology
03.2023 - 04.2024
LPN | LPN
Kaiser Permanente
12.2017 - 01.2023
LPN | LPN
Western Hills Healthcare
06.2017 - 11.2017
LPN | LPN
Allison Care Center
05.2015 - 06.2017
Phlebotomist
Swedish Hospital
02.2015 - 05.2016
CNA
WSI Healthcare Personnel
06.2014 - 02.2015
Insurance Verification/Patient Access
Children's Hospital
10.2013 - 01.2014
Nursing
William Carey University
Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Community College of Aurora